Meaning Of The Word Active site

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What's The Definition Of Active site?

active site in American English
noun: the part of an enzyme that interacts with the substrate during catalysis

active site in British English
noun
noun: the region in an enzyme molecule in which the reactive groups that participate in its action are juxtaposed

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